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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,424

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,351

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,017

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelExplorerISIS
TrimLimited250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $30,255 $35,705
Base Invoice $35,268 $26,623 $31,420
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Luxury Package   3,495 3,495
Navigation system   2,550 2,550
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Sunroof   0 0
Cargo net   59 59
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Luxury Package   2,796 2,796
Navigation system   2,168 2,168
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280 2,280
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Sunroof   0 0
Cargo net   35 35
Options (change) 6,095 9,454 9,454
Options (change) 5,181 7,679 7,679
Destination 825 715 715
Total Price $44,775 $40,424 $45,874
Total Invoice $41,274 $35,017 $39,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,124
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,210
Model Year201220072007
ModelExplorerISIS
TrimLimited250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$44,775$40,424$45,874
Adjustments for Features-5,4750-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,300$40,424$44,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500
Total Invoice$41,274$35,017$39,814
Adjustments for Features-5,0470-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,227$35,017$38,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,972

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220072007
ModelExplorerISIS
TrimLimited250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Total Value of Features$9,480$4,005$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,475$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0470-825

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122007
ModelExplorerIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.5 in
Length197.1 in180.1 in
Width78.9 in70.9 in
Height70.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in30.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested217552%
Total Not Requested200048%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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